Celebrity Reflection - Great to be back on-board!
Celebrity Reflection Cruise Review
7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)
Sail date: December 11, 2021
Ship: Celebrity Reflection
Cabin type: Balcony
Cabin number: 1216
Traveled as: Couple
Reviewed: 3 years ago
Review summary
This cruise we made a few new discoveries: the Persian garden, the porch and the world class bar. We enjoyed The Reflection so much we never got off at the Ports. Celebrity is back cruising with safety and elegance at the forefront. Can't wait to go again. This was the best cruise yet.Embarkation
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
Cafe al Bacio and Gelateria
The coffee/tea offerings are always great, but it's the sweet delights that keep me coming back. The lemon/lemon meringue tarts are magical and mousse flavor of day makes each day a new adventure at this Cafe sea gem!
Murano Restaurant
This is my most favorite restaurant ever, just Ever! The Chateaubriand is fabulous and the Murano lobster is excellent. Cheese cart had wonderful options and the only bad thing is having to choose between the grand Marnier & chocolate soufflé- get one of each and share! DONT MISS MURANO!
Le Petit Chef At Qsine
We experienced le petite chef for the first time and can't wait to go again. This was a very unique, entertaining and delicious dining experience. Definitely check it out.
Opus (Main) Dining Room
Only did welcome lunch here. Food and staff were excellent.
The Lawn Club Grill
New experience for us. Great service good food. Nice outside dining venue. And OMG best chocolate cookie dessert EVER!
Passport Bar
Great staff, nice menuLove the bacardi 8 daiquiri and hubby liked the classic Singapore sling!
Tuscan Grille
Been to Tuscan a few times on equinox. Went on Reflection service great but would choose Murano first and le petite chef over Tuscan next time.
The Porch
This was our first sailing on a ship with this restaurant. Service was terrific and food made fresh to order.Red snapper ceviche was deliciously elegant. Hubby LOVED the tuna tartare. We had lunch here a few times on our voyage. Lovely hidden gem on the Reflection.
Oceanview Cafe and Bar
Food variety & excellent service. So much better that the agenda of this venue is no longer self service, even the beverage station has someone to assist. Super clean and really good breakfast/lunch offering.
Onboard Activities
Solarium
Lovely space. Very clean, great service from the pool butlers. Nice atmosphere one of our hangout spots to read a good book and relax.
Galleria Boutiques
Shop offerings were just ok. Was hoping to pick up some holiday gifts but nothing stood out.
Entertainment
The Persian Garden
This was a new adventure for us. We purchased a weekly pass for the Persian garden. Did not think I would like it as much as we did. This experience has us considering aqua class for a future cruise. Well kept, immaculate space with a truly zen vibe. The cold room was a fav and the heated tile loungers were awesome. SO GLAD we tried this.
Grand Foyer
Holiday decorations were lovely and festive.
Ensemble Lounge
Pre dinner entertainment and cocktails at Ensemble. Entertainers varied and were good. Nice lounge overall.
Service and Staff
Ship Quality
Cabin / Stateroom
Ship tip
Clearly service, food & cocktails are the keys to what makes a vacation for us - on Reflection be sure to check out the World Class bar on 5. Limesh & Dmitry make the best cocktails on the ship. The sailors crush & zacapa old fashioned are Winners! Also don't miss Murano!
Ports of call
Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida